The Beginnings and the Evolution of Designer Wardrobes
This informative article looks at the history of designer wardrobes–from their medieval beginnings to the changes leading to the creation of such a stylish furniture.
Can you imagine what it would be like if you did not have any storage area for properly keeping and organising your clothes? Considering how most people have plenty of garments, it might be quite stressful to stuff your apparel inside boxes, then ‘scavenge’ inside the containers each time you want to choose and wear something.
A long time ago, that was actually the scenario, since some of the first keepers for clothing were chests. Thank your lucky stars you live in the modern world, right? And thank the genius minds who invented furniture that allows you to attractively and properly keep your outfits, accessories, and other belongings in safe and stylish furniture, like the wardrobe. So, how did this functional and helpful creation came into existence?
It is believed that during medieval times, the original piece of furnishing where clothes were stored was called a ‘press’. This contained two divisions: one was where garments were laid out and the other was where they were hung. Also, only royalty and those who were affluent could afford to have such fixtures since ‘average’ individuals did not have that many kinds of attire for the lack of money.
Yet, after several hundreds of years, the economical and political situation changed. More people now had the financial capability to acquire more apparel and furniture. Additionally, the already wealthy who acquired more resources wanted to have something bigger and more convenient for storing their outfits. Thus, a room was built in their mansions or palaces to serve this purpose. Along its walls were lockers and cupboards.
Eventually, various versions were created, and this would lead to the path of discovering designer wardrobes. For example, the armoire, a free-standing closet, was one of these inventions. Other designs added drawers to this. Then later on, other furniture makers experimented with different materials. One of the reasons was because they wanted to make more creative pieces; another cause was because virgin forests where timber was harvested were becoming scarce. And so, today, you can find wardrobes made from plastic, glass, and reclaimed wood.
Other than a change of materials used, the styles have also changed. With organisation and aesthetic appeal being two of the main features that homeowners search for in the fixtures of their home, wardrobes have become pieces that are made to blend with the overall theme of the interiors. Some are even meant to camouflage into the walls of a room. From sleek modern to elegantly classic, there is a creation that is suited for an individual’s preferences.
All these factors have resulted to a kind of furniture that is now not only functional, but more stylish and personal.
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